Merry Christmas!!

Allergy Moms are Organized

Nathan's teacher told me that the class will be decorating Christmas cookies in class and asked if I could bring something in for Nathan.

Nathan said he wanted to decorate a cupcake instead of a cookie but he needs all his own items. He can't share sprinkles, frosting or anything, etc. I decided to make Nathan his own decorating kit to take to school. I wish I had taken a picture before he took it but when he brought it home the teacher sent me a note.

It said: Thank you so much for sending this. It worked out perfectly! You are so organized!

Peppermint Fudge

Nathan and I were watching my favorite cooking show on TV, The Pioneer Woman. While the show is not allergy friendly, I do love to watch.

The Pioneer Woman was making a Peppermint Fudge on the show and Nathan said to me "Oh mom that looks so good!" This meant I needed to get creative and make a Peppermint Fudge for him that is allergy free.

This is what I cam up with and it was so easy and he loved it.


Peppermint Fudge

1/2c Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
2T Soymilk
Crushed Candy Canes

After I melted the chocolate in the microwave, I mixed in the soymilk. Then I added some crushed candy canes to the top. I spread it out on wax paper let cool in the fridge.

He loved them!

Peppermint Chocolate Sundae

Nathan loves ice cream but with all his allergies he is limited to flavors, but with it be Christmas time I decided to get creative. Nathan loves peppermint  and chocolate so I made him a Peppermint Chocolate Sundae. 

It was easy to make I just used Dairy Free ice cream, Chocolate Syrup and crushed Candy Canes He just loved it. 

Review: I Caught Santa Photo

Last Christmas, I saw people posting photos to Facebook and Twitter of Santa in their living room or house by the tree or fireplace. I thought, this would be the best idea to make sure my 7 year old stills believe in Santa. 

iCaughtSanta.com has a special promotion for my readers, you can all make a FREE  photo for yourself or a holiday card. Just use code: SantaShare and remember it expires December 10, 2013. This is a $9.99 value.

Here is the one I just made, it looks so real and it was very easy to make, you can choose from a variety of Santa poses, add boarders, flip and rotate Santa. It only takes a few minutes to make. Once you are done, you will get your download immediately to save on your computer or share with family and friends on Facebook and Twitter.

It looks like Santa is really in our own living room, Nathan will never doubt Santa again. 

Also, while visiting iCaughtSanta, be sure to enter their contest to win (iPad Air + Amazon, Visa or Starbucks Giftcards) Over $1,500 in prizes! Enter at http://www.iCaughtSanta.com

But just like Santa it's only around for a limited time!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

American Medical ID Giftcard Winner

Congratulations to Haley A. from Florida! She won the $30 giftcard to American Medical ID.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

Always Check Ingredients in Medications....Even Inhalers

I can't believe that our ALLERGIST prescribed an Asthma inhaler for Nathan that contains lactose (aka milk), he is severely allergic to milk!!!  She could have sent my child into an anaphylactic reaction. 

The pharmacy has his allergens on file and still gave us the medication. I am getting a refund!!!

I am so glad that I checked the ingredients and read the pamphlet that come with the inhaler. 

It is a good reminder to ALWAYS check everything that goes on or in your child's body.